Publisher's Synopsis
Book Size: 8 1/2" x 11."
112 pages.
From thePreface.
THE pleasure and profit of studying Sacred Scripture are greatly enhanced by the aid of pictorial illustration. Even the rudest sketch may throw light upon the divine record, and assist the mind to the understanding of the lessons which the words How much more is this true when the highest degree of artistic talent is brought to the service of the explanation of the Word of God.
Of all the artists who have lent their skill to the illustration of the Bible, the gifted Dore stands pre-eminent. With graphic touch he illuminates the sacred page, and in speaking lines brings out a wealth of meaning which might otherwise remain obscure.
The present volume groups some of the leading incidents of Bible history, from its opening in Eden, to its close in the ascent of the Redeemer from Olivet. It may serve as a welcome message for home reading, and for the pleasant instruction of the family in the truths which are valued by all who love the Bible.
CONTENTS.
The Creation Of Light.
Adam And Eve Driven Out Of Eden.
The Death Of Abel.
The Deluge
The Confusion Of Tongues.
The Trial Of Abraham's Faith.
Isaac Blessing Jacob.
Jacob's Dream.
Joseph Sold By His Brethren.
Joseph Makes Himself Known To His Brethren.
The Finding Of Moses.
The Death Of The First-born.
The Brazen Serpent.
Samson And Delilah.
Death Of Samson.
Boaz And Ruth.
David And Goliath.
Judgment Of Solomon.
Solomon Receiving The Queen Of Sheba.
The Children Torn By Bears.
Esther Accusing Haman.
Job And His Friends.
Daniel Interpreting The Writing On The Wall.
Jonah Cast Forth By The Whale.
The Nativity.
The Flight Into Egypt.
Jesus With The Doctors.
The Temptation.
Jesus And The Woman Of Samaria.
The Buyers And Sellers Driven Out Of The Temple.
Jesus Healing A Man Sick Of The Palsy.
Jesus And His Disciples In The Corn-field.
The Sermon On The Mount.
Christ And The Tribute Money.
Jesus Healing The Sick.
Christ Speaking From A Ship.
Jesus Preaching To The Multitude.
Arrival Of The Good Samaritan At The Inn.
The Return Of The Prodigal Son.
Lazarus At The Rich Man's House.
Jesus Blessing Little Children.
The Widow's Mite.
The Last Supper.
Jesus Praying In The Garden.
The Judas Kiss.
Peter Denying Christ.
The Crown Of Thorns.
Jesus Falling Beneath The Cross.
Darkness At The Crucifixion.
The Descent From The Cross.
The Burial Of Christ.
The Ascension.
